Here's what to do with your old pumpkins

Putting old pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns in the trash and hauling them off to the landfill creates more waste in the stream and adds in the extra expense of trucking.

'Tis the season: Starbucks' holiday menu and red cups return Thursday

Starbucks is ringing in the holiday season this week with the return of festive drinks like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and a new holiday beverage.

Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4 SUVs over potential fire risk

Toyota said the recall impacts certain RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.

Cooking spray burn victim awarded $7.1 million after can 'exploded into a fireball'

A jury in Illinois has ordered Chicago-based Conagra Brands to pay $7.1 million to a Pennsylvania woman who was injured in 2017 when a can of cooking spray ignited in a commercial kitchen at her workplace and set her aflame.

Teal pumpkins on Halloween: Help trick-or-treaters with food allergies celebrate

Although teal may be a nice pop of color, it’s not just a decorating choice. There’s a meaning behind that colorful squash, and, you can participate too!

Where to donate your unwanted Halloween candy

Rather than give in to the temptation and eat the candy for the next few months, here are some ideas on how to repurpose your treats.

Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn

The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.

Where to claim your Halloween freebies in the DC area

Don't miss out on these spooky Halloween freebies and deals from some of the nation’s largest fast food chains on Oct. 31. Here's where you can claim your Halloween freebies in the D.C. area.

Oysters distributed to 10 states recalled over salmonella, E. coli concerns

Health officials in Canada tested the oysters earlier this month and found "the presence of Salmonella and unacceptable levels of generic E. coli," the FDA said.

Southwest failed at customer service amid winter meltdown, US finds

Federal regulators have told Southwest Airlines that the carrier failed to provide enough help to travelers who were stranded during massive cancellations last December, and the airline could be subject to a fine.

Markoff's Haunted Forest is filled with spooky Halloween thrills

If you’re looking for some seriously spooky fun and a screaming good time this Halloween season —then a haunted forest might just be the place to be.